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FKE 530V

1979 Rover SD1

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,791 mi
Last recorded50,791 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Rover SD147,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 530V
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,735 miles

exhaust blow at front

fluid leek from n/s rack areia

n/s handbrake arm sciezed

n/s/r boor step rusty

n/s/r sill rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fluid leek from n/s rack areia

n/s handbrake arm sciezed

n/s/r boor step rusty

n/s/r sill rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wheelarches corroded

handbrake tell tale not working

nearside front floor corroded

nearside handbrake weaker

nearside rear brake binding slightly

tailgate not opening

Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wheel arches corroded

handbrake tell-tale not working

nearside front floor corroded

nearside handbrake weaker

nearside rear brake binding slightly

tailgate not opening

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front A panels corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded - not supporting panelling

handbrake tell-tale not working

nearside front floor corroded - not in prescribed areas

tailgate not opening

Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front A panels corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded - not supporting panelling

handbrake tell-tale not working

nearside front floor corroded - not in prescribed areas

tailgate not opening

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear of nearside front inner wheelarch corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear of nearside front inner wheelarch corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded

handbrake on warning light not extinguishing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front outer sills corroded

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front outer sills corroded

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,670 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s parking brake effort lower

play in o/s track rod inner joint

Fail 26 Nov 2008 50,670 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s parking brake effort lower

play in o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oily

n/s number plate light dim

nearside front wheelarch corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front wheelarch corroded not within prescribed areas

steering rack oily

tailgate struts defective

Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack oily

tailgate struts defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oily

nearside front wheelarch corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front wheelarch corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,670 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering pump noisey in operation

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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FKE 530V is a 1979 Rover SD1 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKE 530V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKE 530V is a 1979 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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